Navigating Business Change: Strategies for Success with Ben Holloway Ep. 54

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Navigating Business Change: Strategies for Success with Ben Holloway Ep. 54

Dive into the world of business transformation with Erica Mackay, Alex Bilney, and special guest Ben Holloway. This episode of the Giraffes Don't Eat Steak Podcast explores strategies for navigating organisational change, fostering effective internal communication and implementing sustainable growth tactics.
Discover how to tackle common business challenges, from stagnant growth to cultural issues and technology integration. Learn about the "base camp" approach to change, breaking down silos, and balancing digital transformation with human resources.
Whether you're a business owner, marketer, or aspiring entrepreneur, this episode is packed with valuable insights to help you create a more agile, collaborative, and customer-focused organization. Tune in to gain the knowledge you need to tackle the challenges of tomorrow's business landscape. Don't miss this opportunity to transform your approach to change management and organisational growth!

Key points:

1. The impact of internal structures on marketing effectiveness

2. Strategies for managing people through periods of change

3. The value of effective internal communication

4. Breaking down silos and fostering collaboration

5. Adapting to digital transformation without losing your workforce

6. The importance of continuous customer insight and innovation

Guest information:

Ben Holloway is a strategy expert with extensive experience in helping businesses navigate organisational change, improve internal communication, and implement sustainable growth strategies.

Episode highlights with timestamps:

[00:00:55] - Introduction to Ben Holloway and networking event connections

[00:02:02] - Ben's background and approach to business strategy

[00:03:35] - Impact of internal structures on marketing effectiveness

[00:05:35] - Description of Ben's ideal client and common business challenges

[00:07:33] - The "base camp" analogy for implementing change

[00:09:40] - Effective communication strategies during organizational change

[00:12:10] - The importance of communicating value during change

[00:13:45] - Adapting to changing consumer behaviours

[00:15:00] - The impact of COVID-19 on businesses and digital transformation

Quotable moments:

"It doesn't cost to communicate well, but communicating badly can cost you a fortune." - Ben Holloway

"Where people are involved in change, they get behind it, you get the goodwill and you start to see people putting different perspectives on things." - Ben Holloway

Actionable tips:

1. Implement a "base camp" approach to change, making incremental improvements rather than trying to transform everything overnight.

2. Focus on effective internal communication during periods of change, clearly explaining the value and future vision to employees.

3. Break down silos within your organization to foster collaboration and innovation.

4. Continuously monitor customer insights and adapt to changing consumer behaviors.

5. Invest in R&D and testing to stay ahead of market trends and potential disruptions.

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Erica: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-mackay/
Alex: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-bilney/
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